Kids' Night Out

Kids’ Night Out

Parents enjoy a night off while we watch the kids! Take the night off while the kids spend the evening at the zoo enjoying, games, crafts, and a chance to meet a live zoo animal! Parents drop off your kids at 6:00 pm and pick them up by 9:00 pm. Pizza will be provided.

Spring & Winter Camps

Spring Break Camp

Looking for something fun to do over Spring Break? Your child can join the Toledo Zoo at Spring Break Camp! They will experience non-stop fun with exciting exhibit tours, amazing animal visitors, cool crafts and goofy games. All camps run 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and children can sign up for just one or more. This is a great way to be active during a school break. Participants must be ages 5-12years.

Cool Cats

Check out all the zoo's cool cats in this fun day all about felines. Tigers, cheetahs, cougars and leopards. Its a big furry family full of cool adaptations.

TUES • 3/27
TUES • 4/3

Animal Babies

From cubs and calves to tadpoles and chicks, springtime is all about animal babies! Come see how these wild babies grow up at the zoo.
WED • 3/28
WED • 4/4

Backyard Safari

Go on an animal safari and discover some of the wonderful wildlife that you can find in your own backyard! Learn all about our Wild Toledo Department and the animals they are helping right her in Toledo such as the Monarch Butterfly, the Spotted Turtle and the Hellbender Salamander.
THURS • 3/29
THURS • 4/5

Spring Break Junior Zoo Keeper

Your child can be a Zookeeper for the day and explore how we take care of our amazing animal collections. Behind the scenes tours, keeper meet and greets, and hands on husbandry make this camp a must for animal lovers. All camps run 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and children can sign up for just one or more. This is a great way to be active during a school break. Participants must be ages 11-12 years.

Camp for a Day

Summer Safari Camp - Encore!

Looking for something fun for the end of Summer? Join us for a special encore of our Summer Safari Camps! Our most popular activities, animal visitors, and experiences from the summer are being offered in single day versions August 13-17. All camps run 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and children can sign up for just one or more. Participants must be ages 6-10 years.

Animal Detectives

Animal Detectives for 6 to 10 year olds

In this camp you must use your detective skills to search for evidence that animals leave behind! Investigate animal tracks, scat and feathers to solve mysteries and figure out who the animal culprits are!

Around the World

Around the World for 6 to 10 year olds

Bon voyage! Travel to Asia, Africa, South America, the Arctic, Australia and more—all in one week! Experience exotic animals found all over the world, and discover the unique cultures that live with this wildlife. So pack your bags, grab your passport, and let the adventure begin!

Zoo TV

New! Zoo TV for 8 to 10 year olds

Lights, Camera, Action! See what life is like at the zoo behind the lens of a camera. Learn all about some of the zoos endangered species, and even create your very own commercial for conservation staring one of these animal ambassadors!

Junior Zookeeper II

Junior Zookeeper II

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? In this section of Junior Zookeeper we will focus on Arctic Animals, the Aquarium and Birds. Discover the challenges of working with an animals that can fly and some that are much larger than you. Dive into what it is like to work as one of the zoo’s aquarists. You will get the chance to clean exhibits and prepare diets—even go behind the scenes!

Junior Zoo Keeper I

Junior Zookeeper I for 11 to 14 year olds

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be a zookeeper? In this section of Junior Zookeeper we will focus on Reptiles, Elephants and Education Animals. Find out what it is like to work in our Nature’s Neighborhood exhibit. You will get the chance to clean exhibits and prepare diets—even go behind the scenes!

Leaders of the Pack

Challenge yourself in this camp all about being a leader! New this year you will get a chance to try our Ariel Adventure Course. Join in on a conservation project, create your very own video for a zoo animal, and work with the education department to engage the public! Also campers will be able to spend the night in the Toledo Zoo’s aquarium!

Fishing Camp 8-10 year olds

Fishing Camp for 8 to 10 year oldsIf you like to fish or have always wanted to try but have not had the opportunity, this camp is for you! Learn the basics from rigging your pole to properly baiting your hook. Daily trip to local ponds, a charter trip on Lake Erie and a fishing derby on Friday are part of the excitement. Rods, reels and bait are provided but if you like, you may bring your own gear.

Fishing Camp 11-14 year olds

Fishing Camp for 11 to 14 year oldsIf you like to fish, this camp is for you! Daily trips to local ponds, a charter trip on Lake Erie, and a fishing derby are part of the excitement. Rods, reels and tackle are provided but please feel free to bring your gear if you wish.

Adult Overnights

Premium Adult Overnight

Enjoy catered meals with wine or beer, exclusive behind the scenes tours and a night of fun before sleeping in our Aquarium or Tembo Trail. Tents and cots will be provided for your sleeping comfort. This event is reserved for adults 21 and older due to the fact that alcohol will be served at dinner. The overnight starts at 7:00 pm and concludes 10:00 am the following morning.